Centenary Bank

Overview

Officially known as Centenary Rural Development Bank Limited, this is a prominent commercial microfinance bank in Uganda, established in 1983 and beginning operations in 1985. Its mission centers on serving the rural poor and fostering socio-economic development across Uganda. Licensed as a full-service commercial bank in 1993, it has grown to be the nation’s largest indigenous bank, with an asset base of approximately UGX 4.7 trillion and more than 2.4 million customers.

The organization provides a wide array of banking services, including microfinance, corporate banking, and retail banking, tailored products for SMEs, and services for high net worth individuals. Its digital banking platform features mobile and online banking, extensive ATM and agent networks for enhanced accessibility. In 2023, the acquisition of MyBucks Bank Malawi expanded its commitment to financial inclusion and furthered community development efforts regionally.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +256 800 200555
• Website: centenarybank.co.ug
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/centenary-bank

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• Microfinance digital banking
• ATM network expansion
• Financial inclusion
• Community support and outreach
• Corporate and retail banking services
• Digital banking transformation
• Agriculture financing
• Socio-economic development
• Social responsibility and impact banking
• Mobile banking platforms
• Banking infrastructure development
• Service expansion for SMEs
• High net worth and premium banking services
• Rural microfinance initiatives
• Community development finance
• Digital financial inclusion in Uganda
• Payment cards (debit, prepaid, platinum)
• Digital channels and platforms
• Social mission banking
• Branch and agent banking network
• Online banking platforms
• Banking partnerships and collaborations
• Banking innovation
• Sustainable banking strategies

Technologies Used

• Microsoft Application Insights
• Microsoft Azure
• Outlook